Resource Management Reporting

Exploring Performance: Federal agencies that create a productive work environment are better positioned to meet customer needs

A research report examines how internal workplace conditions in federal agencies influence employee satisfaction and ultimately the quality of services delivered to the public.

Published Year: 2025

The report analyzes data from 21 major U.S. federal agencies to identify workplace factors that correlate with stronger internal customer experience among employees who rely on mission-support services such as HR, IT, finance, and procurement.

Using datasets like the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey and Best Places to Work rankings, the analysis finds that employee engagement, effective leadership, internal communication, and opportunities for employee input are strongly linked to higher satisfaction with internal services. The report also introduces an “employee customer experience” score to help agency leaders evaluate organizational performance and improve service delivery to both employees and the public.